Example sentences of "[adv] [conj] [verb] [pn reflx] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Another way of creating a bad impression at a social interview is by being so self-conscious and aware of what is going on that you are unable to act naturally and show yourself in the best possible light . |
| 2 | Its secondary antennae have become adapted , forming claws with which it digs in and fastens itself to the delicate gill lamellae . |
| 3 | He laid the picture down and seated himself before the table . |
| 4 | He sat down and helped himself from the coffee-pot on the table , then refilled Lucy 's cup as well . |
| 5 | Here she went to the dressing table where she sat down and regarded herself in the mirror . |
| 6 | I forced the gun down and hit myself on the knees . |
| 7 | Another good way of practising the start without having to go through the exhausting rig recovery is to sail along and lower yourself into the water . |
| 8 | I am sure that he will wish to join me in congratulating the governors , the headmaster and the parents involved in the school on their wisdom in applying for grant-maintained status so as to free themselves from the bureaucracy and interference of the local education authority . |
| 9 | Even a sentence like I finished mine tomorrow morning can be contextualised so as to present itself in the guise of a jocular paradox : |
| 10 | From the seller 's point of view , rather than expose himself to the vagaries of litigation , and the need to negotiate with each buyer as to exactly what remedies are appropriate in each case , it is preferable to set out a specific and detailed procedure which deals with the remedying of defects . |
| 11 | In Rome , the Iranian chargé d'affaires rushed off to the seaside rather than commit himself to the Shah 's uncertain cause . |
| 12 | Such investors tended to come in when stocks were exchanged rather than present themselves at the moment of initiation . |
| 13 | Of course , you may prefer to choose outside alliances rather than restrict yourself to the family , but in times of hardship the family may be more dependable . |
| 14 | Rather than concerning itself with the way in which the properties of this structure emerge from its components , it takes the structure as given and asks how it reproduces itself and changes . |
| 15 | We should take them at their word and hold them to it , rather than resign ourselves to the judgment that they have been lying . |
| 16 | The touchline was the launchpad — more so against Ireland than France — of some of Scotland 's best driving mauls and highlighted the danger of players swelling defensive ranks rather than committing themselves to the maul . |
| 17 | He turned away and swung himself into the saddle of the horse that Bravd was holding . |
| 18 | He did what any timorous man in a panic would do , ran away and hid himself within the community , where he was known and respected , and no one would ever guess he had attempted such a deed . ’ |
| 19 | Then she went through and threw herself on the comfortable cool silk bedcover , and lay in luxury , gazing up at the gently rotating white fan . |
| 20 | She went over and perched herself on the ottoman at his feet . |
| 21 | ‘ Someone could have hit him and then he fell over and hit himself on the fender or the door-jamb or the bedpost — ’ |
| 22 | Perhaps you could go and fight in one of those wars they 're always having somewhere and lose yourself in the din of battle . |
| 23 | Finally I decided to decline politely and throw myself on the mercy of an acquaintance instead . ’ |
| 24 | Left alone , Meredith ignored her shaking legs and managed to strip off and ease herself into the heavy waist petticoats from beside the chest . |
| 25 | The subscription is quoted at £3 3s. 0d. for Gentlemen and £2 2s. 0d. for Ladies and urges those wanting to join ‘ to do so at once and avail themselves of the present low subscription free of entrance fee ’ . |
| 26 | The tall heavy , dark-haired with thick brows too close together , stood up and balanced himself on the balls of his feet . |
| 27 | Eventually Don grappled with the critical section , and with a quick windmill of arms and legs was up and establishing himself on the next stance . |
| 28 | One woman derelict told her that after living with three husbands for twenty-five years she had decided to give them up and devote herself to the task of viewing the Cathedrals and Abbeys of the British Isles . |
| 29 | Hearing the slithering sound behind her she jumped up and pulled herself through the roof . |
| 30 | He could win his place back or put himself on the market . ’ |